Orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry from drone imagery in Zambia

Service Overview

Professional Orthophoto & Photogrammetry services by Mwewa Musonda, based in Ndola. 5+ years of drone experience. Skilled in Cadastral Surveying, Topographic Surveying, Digital Aerial Imagery, GNSS, Total Stations. Credentials: Remote Pilot License (RPL) VLoS – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Diploma in Surveying – Copperbelt University, Registered Technologist – EIZ/ERB. Contact to discuss your project and get a custom quote for your location.

Coverage Area

Based in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Serves 7 areas

Ndola, Copperbelt

Lusaka

Kitwe, Copperbelt

Kabwe, Central

Chipata, Eastern

Kasama, Northern

Solwezi, North-Western

Try Before You Commit

Not sure if we are the right fit? Book a one-day trial to evaluate our pilot's skills, equipment quality, and professionalism. You pay only for a single day — no long-term commitment.

K 6,500/ day

One-time trial, no strings attached

Full day of professional service

Evaluate pilot skills & equipment

No long-term obligation

Long-Term Hire

Loved the trial? Move to a long-term partnership.

Weekly Retainer

K 32,500 / week

Dedicated pilot for weekly deliverables

Best Value

Monthly Retainer

K 130,000 / month

Priority scheduling, best rates

About the Pilot

Perceptive Surveyor adept at survey mapping, designing and developing operating systems for collecting data about various geographical areas. Committed to utilizing technologically advanced tools to ensure accurate results, with strong background in cadastral and topographic surveying and hands-on drone operations for mine and construction projects.

Mwewa Musonda

New 0 jobs 5+ yrs exp

Work Experience

Mine Surveyor Production and Projects · First Quantum Minerals – Trident LTD

Jul 2025 – Present

Mine Surveyor · MCK Mining Zambia Limited (Sentinel Mine)

Oct 2023 – Jul 2025

Assistant Mine Surveyor · MCK Mining Zambia Limited (Sentinel Mine)

Apr 2023 – Oct 2023

Project Surveyor · Gopa Infra GmBH (consultants) seconded by China Civil

Oct 2020 – Apr 2023

Education

B.Eng. Civil and Environmental Engineering — The University of Zambia (2029)

Diploma in Surveying — The Copperbelt University (2019)

Grade 12 School Certificate — Ipusukilo High School (2011)

Key Achievements

Produced a 0.8 km² suburbs settlement base map from a drone survey. Conducted an aerial survey of the Mwense River covering a 10 km² area from the source for environmental protection. Aligned and checked levels for over 27 km of DN200 DI bulk water transmission pipes in Mansa to improve water supply and reduce head loss. Controlled excavation works at the Water Treatment Plant and Waste Water Treatment Plant within cost and documented progress using drone equipment. Created 2D and 3D models from drone imagery for client presentations.